The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1544

Officer Gabriel clearly wasn't the type to waste time on false modesty.

He was openly envious of Claire's bodyguards. Their lethal efficiency and tactical awareness were far beyond that of standard operatives.

Even elite military veterans like his squad couldn't match their sheer lethal speed.

If someone had told him earlier that old-money families bred their own shadow assassins, he would have believed it instantly.

Just watching Rory and Jace operate was proof enough.

"It's the least we could do," Claire replied, her tone perfectly humble.

Any Solenian citizen with half a conscience would step up in a situation like this.

The Sundaran syndicate's motives were clearly catastrophic.

Furthermore, the illegal lab was centered around Dreamweed cultivation—her absolute area of expertise. Since she had the skills to dismantle their operation, she wasn't going to back down.

The heavy blast doors groaned open, and Officer Gabriel pushed in first, rifle raised.

Once he signaled the room was clear of hostiles and booby traps, Claire and Dane stepped inside.

Rory and Jace instantly flanked them, moving in perfect synchronization.

They had silently agreed on this formation.

Since Dane had risked his life to stay behind for their Clan Successor, it was their duty to ensure his survival.

While Dane's own operatives were exceptional, they had been ordered to evacuate the wounded.

Protecting Dane now wasn't an imposition.

Besides, this man was their Clan Successor's fiancé... he might very well be the future Lord of the Clan.

Well, 'Lord' wasn't quite the right word.

But the idea of having a breathtakingly handsome, obscenely wealthy, and immensely powerful man standing beside their leader was quite a pleasant thought.

Claire's taste in men was leaps and bounds better than the previous Clan Successor's.

Though, to be fair, they shared one trait: they both liked incredibly handsome men.

Rumor had it the previous leader's partner had been stunning, which was the only reason she had fallen so hard for him.

Tragically, his whereabouts were still unknown.

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